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James Key 1788 – 1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 14, 1788

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 1848

Death Location: Alabama

Father: William Key

Mother: Mourning Clark

Spouse(s): Rebecca Grizzle

Children(s): Elizabeth Key

The story of James Key began in 1788 in Georgia, USA. In 1820, James Key resided in Elbert, Georgia, United States. James Key married Rebecca Grizzle, and had children including Elizabeth Amanda Key. James Key passed away in 1848 in Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of James Key began in 1788 in Georgia, USA.
  • In 1820, James Key resided in Elbert, Georgia, United States.
  • James Key married Rebecca Grizzle, and had children including Elizabeth Amanda Key.
  • James Key passed away in 1848 in Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Key
1759 – 1836
Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
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Mourning Clark
1764 – 1840
Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Grizzle
1790 – 1858
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Key
1812 – 1857
Birth Location: Georgia
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James Key's Ancestors

Self
James Key
1788 – 1848
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
William Bibb Key
1759 – 1836
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Mourning Clark
1764 – 1840
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Martin (Tandy) Key
1715 – 1791
Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Ann) Bibb
1725 – 1815
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Christopher Clark
1737 – 1803
Albemarle, Virginia
Millicent (Mildred) Terrell
1741 – 1800
Caroline, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Key
1696 – 1764
Martha Tandy
1696 – 1742
Micajah Clark
1718 – 1808
Judith Adams
1716 – 1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martin Key
1670 – 1740
Elizabeth Ford
1675 – 1706
Henry Tandy
1660 – 1703
Priscilla Colby
1654 – 1697
Christopher Clark
1681 – 1754
Penelope Johnson
1684 – 1754
Robert Adams
1689 – 1740
Mourning Lewis
1694 – 1765

James Key's Descendants

1.
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James Key (July 14, 1788 – 1848) m. Rebecca Grizzle (1790 – 1858)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Amanda) Key (28 October 1812 – 1857) m. Matthew (Harper) BOYD (1809 – 15 Jan 1877)
    1. 1. Mildred (Ann) Boyd (10 Dec 1833 – 16 Jul 1912)
    2. 2. John (James) Boyd (3 Apr 1837 – 19 Oct 1915) m. Eliza (F) Boyd (1841 – )
    3. 3. Joel (M) Boyd (1839 – )
    4. 4. Marshall Boyd (1841 – )
    5. 5. Mary Boyd (29 May 1845 – 31 Jul 1938)
    6. 6. Thomas Boyd (1847 – )
    7. 7. Susan Boyd (1849 – )
    8. 8. Louisa (M) Boyd (1851 – 1885) m. William (Benjamin) Davenport (July 29, 1842 – July 5, 1923)
      1. 1. Lenious (Edward) Davenport (April 30, 1871 – Jan 22, 1939,) m. Camelot Jones (31 Jan 1884 – 7 Jan 1952)
        1. 1. Robert (William) Davenport (3 Oct 1902 – 12 Jun 1974)
        2. 2. Edwena (Eunice) DAVENPORT (21 Sep 1906 – Nov 1993)
        3. 3. Edward (W) Davenport (1907 – )
        4. 4. Allene DAVENPORT (1909 – )
        5. 5. Woodrow (Wilson) DAVENPORT (14 Sep 1912 – Oct 1983) m. Hilda R (1 Oct 1916 – 15 Jan 2003)
        6. 6. Earl (Leon) DAVENPORT (10 Mar 1916 – 15 Jul 1989) m. Frances (Juanita) Fayard (19 December 1926 – 14 December 2009)
        7. 7. Ernest (L) DAVENPORT (10 Mar 1916 – 1 Dec 2006)
        8. 8. Otis (Bryant) DAVENPORT (16 May 1918 – 26 Jan 1969)
        9. 9. George (Paul) DAVENPORT (8 Dec 1927 – 4 Aug 2009)
      2. 2. Ella DAVENPORT (Jun 1875 – )
      3. 3. Matthew (Lawrence) Davenport (14 Nov 1876 – 1 Nov 1965) m. Harriet Banks (Feb 15, 1864 – Sept 10 1918) m. Mary Rush (13 Jan 1890 – 8 Jul 1977)
        1. 1. William (Thomas) Banks (15 Mar – 9 Jun 1939) m. Lena (Margaret Bell) Key (3-10-1894 – 11-6-1972)
        2. 2. Walter Banks (March 10, 1892 – Feb 1985) m. Mattie Banks (abt 1891 – ) m. Harriet Anderson
        3. 3. Ollie (Banks) Sr (7-25-1894 – 2-22-1982) m. Mattie (Florence) Parker (Jan 21, 1910 – Dec 8, 1986)
        4. 4. Goldie (L.) Banks (21 Nov 1895 – 17 Jul 1947) m. Calloway (Woods) Osby (Jun 1894 – 26 Dec 1937) m. William Woods
        5. 5. Ruth Banks (June 26, 1900 – Feb 6, 1931) m. Joseph (Lee) Connors (abt 1897 – )
        6. 6. Ethel RUSH (29 May 1906 – 6 Apr 1987) m. Benjamin WELCH (24 Apr 1895 – Abt 1935)
        7. 7. Merecy RUSH (16 Dec 1909 – 7 Oct 1991) m. William JOHNSON (abt 1902 – 1956) m. Matthew (Theopolis) JOHNSON (15 Mar 1882 – Jun 1,1970)
        8. 8. Jim RUSH (30 Jun 1912 – 18 Dec 1994) m. Mary JOHNSON (11 Jan 1924 – 21 Jun 2003)
        9. 9. Louise (Loleta) Rush (29 Dec 1914 – 29 Nov 1996) m. Curtis (Eugene) PERRYMAN (28 Jun 1902 – 8 Feb 1995)
        10. 10. Travis RUSH (1917 – 1919)
        11. 11. Gus Rush (April 21, 1921 – April 5, 2010) m. Devern Jackson (7 April 1922 – 28 August 2019)
        12. 12. Clarist RUSH (19 Jan 1926 – 3 Nov 2003)
        13. 13. Jack RUSH (14 Apr 1930 – 2 Dec 2000) m. Dolores Paulsen (abt 1938 – ) m. Yvonne
      4. 4. William (Stewart) Davenport (26 Oct 1881 – 25 Aug 1961) m. Maryetta (Elizabeth) McConnell (Feb 15, 1885 – April 22, 1950)
        1. 1. Grace (Bernice) Davenport (March 23, 1906 – April 2, 1998) m. Johnson m. Louis Chadwell
        2. 2. Rubie Davenport (abt 1909 – )
        3. 3. Roy Davenport (abt 1911 – )
        4. 4. Sadie (A) Davenport (Oct 2, 1912 – April 28, 2001) m. Travis McKee (1907 – )
        5. 5. Ramon Davenport (abt 1915 – )
        6. 6. Imogene Davenport (abt 1918 – )
        7. 7. Julius (W.) Davenport (abt 1920 – 2015)
        8. 8. Helen (Armistice) Davenport (Nov 11, 1921 – April 4, 2003)
        9. 9. Calvin (Coolidge) Davenport (Aug 26, 1923 – July 15, 1961) m. Bessie R.
        10. 10. Spencer Davenport (June 18, 1925 – Dec 4, 1989)

James Key's Timeline

3 Records

1788
July 14, 1788
Birth of James Key in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1820
1820
Age 32
James Key resided here in Elbert, Georgia, United States
Elbert, Georgia, United States
1848
1848
Age 60
Death of James Key in Alabama
Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 14, 1788
    Event Place: Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Elbert, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Elbert, Georgia; Page: 191; NARA Roll: M33_8; Image: 136

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Alabama
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